Since 1997 the sound of firecrackers is seldom heard during the Chinese New Year Parade, but that doesn’t mean the parade will not go on. This past Sunday was the 9th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival. Confetti was cleverly used to replace the firecrackers.

Everyone is trying their best to get the best view of the parade.

A Lunar New Year Parade will not be the same without the God of Fortune wishing everyone a prosperous new year.